Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Primary Myelofibrosis

Irum Khan*, Damiano Rondelli

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This chapter presents a series of questions and answers on hematopoietic cell transplantation in primary myelofibrosis. It commences with a discourse on cure for myelofibrosis, and ends with the availability of new agents for myelofibrosis change the role of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The chapter also discusses on myeloablative or reduced-intensity conditioning, main complications of HSCT, marker of posttransplant minimal residual disease (MRD), and role for donor lymphocyte infusions (DLIs) or second allograft in relapse post HSCT.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCancer Consult
Subtitle of host publicationExpertise for Clinical Practice
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Pages187-191
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781118589199
ISBN (Print)9781118589212
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 20 2014

Keywords

  • Donor lymphocyte infusions (DLIs)
  • Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)
  • Minimal residual disease (MRD)
  • Myelofibrosis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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